The Effects of a Posture Change in the Patient, from a Supine

question 85

Multiple Choice

The effects of a posture change in the patient, from a supine position to standing, can have a significant effect on some laboratory test results. All of the following are true statements about these changes, except:

• A) patients should generally be lying down or sitting for 5 minutes prior to having blood samples collected.
• B) the effects are about the same for all laboratory tests.
• C) the effects are greatest in patients with congestive heart failure and liver disease.
• D) the effects are most noticeable for lipid profiles

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